Frank Naylor was a football player in the United States Football League for the New Jersey Generals. He played at the collegiate level at Rutgers University.
Early life Naylor was born Frank John Naylor on January 25, 1959, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
College career He played center at Rutgers University and graduated with a degree in communications. In 1981, his senior year, he was named AP All-East and was selected as the team MVP.Scarlet Knights MVP History , accessed February 8, 2012
NFL Seattle Seahawks The Seattle Seahawks drafted Naylor 311th overall in the twelfth round of the 1982 NFL draft. The Seahawks later released him on August 17, 1982.Transactions August 18, 1982 The Phoenix, accessed February 8, 2012
USFL New Jersey Generals Naylor signed with the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League on November 24, 1982, and played in 17 games during their 1983 Inaugural Season. He returned in 1984 and played in 18 regular season games and in the playoff loss to the Philadelphia Stars. Anchorage Daily News, accessed February 8, 2012 In 1985 Naylor sustained an injury to his left leg during the Generals' training camp in Orlando, Florida and was out for the entire season.Generals’ Naylor Out for Year The New York Times, accessed February 8, 2012 During his time with the Generals, Naylor would wear jersey number 51.Frank Naylor's Jersey , accessed February 8, 2012
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